The 10 Best Exercise Mats
This review has been updated 22 times since it was first published in March of 2021. Whether you prefer to work up a sweat at home, at the gym, or in the park, you’ll find a comfortable landing spot on one of the exercise mats featured here. We’ve included models ideal for gymnasts, yoga practitioners, and Pilates enthusiasts, as well as tougher models appropriate for more vigorous workouts, such as martial arts training.
10. Airex Coronella
Though you’ll pay more for it than competing models, the Airex Coronella comes highly recommended by fitness professionals thanks to its superior cushioning and lightweight design. The closed-cell foam includes an antibacterial agent, which should satisfy germophobes.
- Easy to roll up
- Virtually odorless
- Does not come with strap
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9. Reehut Extra Thick
The Reehut Extra Thick is a good value for the price, and an excellent entry-level option for anyone just getting into yoga or Pilates. The half-inch, high density foam material provides a comfortable cushion for your spine, hips, knees, and elbows on hard floors.
- Includes strap and handles
- Nontoxic and eco-friendly
- Surface can be quite slippery
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8. Spri Pro
Available in 55- and 71-inch length options, the Spri Pro should give most users enough cushioning on which to do their morning workout. It’s crafted to provide just the right amount of support and traction during strenuous moves.
- Simple to store rolled up
- Poly-foam material
- Can be challenging to balance on
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7. Gaiam Playtime
The Gaiam Playtime is specifically designed for children’s fitness and features a nonslip surface that makes it easy to hold beginner yoga poses. This one will help you get the whole family interested in health and wellness.
- Kid-friendly colors and prints
- For ages five through eight
- Some find it too thin
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6. Everlast Folding
Whether you’re a martial arts fanatic, a professional gymnast, or simply an occasional gym-goer, the Everlast Folding is tough enough to stand up to whatever abuse you subject it to. The shell is nonabsorbent, so you don’t have to worry about sweating all over it.
- Made by a reliable fitness company
- Comes in blue or black
- Handle seams can tear under strain
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5. Pogamat Large
This Pogamat Large is the size of four or five individual mats combined, making it a great choice for fitness sessions with a partner or a friend. The surface is durable enough to be used with shoes, while the bottom can be laid on anything from grass to cement.
- Good for taller users
- Lifetime warranty
- Suitable for professional trainers
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4. ProSource Puzzle
Installing a fitness room in your home? You’re going to want the ProSource Puzzle, a versatile floor mat made of interlocking EVA foam tiles capable of covering up to 24 square feet. The six panels connect without much hassle, and can be configured in multiple ways.
- Contains no toxic phthalates
- Ideal for use under gym equipment
- Surface is highly textured
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3. Athlos Fitness Ab
If your exercise routine involves a lot of sit-ups, you’re going to love the Athlos Fitness Ab, which features a contoured design that supports your lower back and protects your tailbone from the floor. It also helps isolate your abdominal muscles for a better workout.
- Works for all body types
- One-year warranty
- Thick but also firm
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2. Best Choice Products
The Best Choice Products is perfect for floor exercises and routines, such as crunches, push-ups, or general stretching. Its supple foam interior will hold its shape through many uses, plus it folds up nicely for convenient transport and storage.
- Can be used for wrestling practice
- Comes in two different colors
- Made with 2-inch thick foam
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1. Giantex Fitness
The Giantex Fitness is for anyone — not just gymnasts — who could use a little extra space to move while getting in shape. Each of its four panels measures four by two feet, giving you plenty of room to tumble, roll, or spread out to your heart’s content.
- Pu leather exterior
- Velcro for connecting to other mats
- Inner foam is removable
